Leader by Accident: Lessons in Leadership, Loss and Life

By Jim Rafferty

A real-world story of leading an organization through tragedy

A vivid demonstration of what can happen when stepping out of one’s comfort zone

Shares leadership and life lessons that aren’t just for leaders

Shows how the language leaders use has an impact on organizational culture

Conversational, inspirational, and funny

• Language: English
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
• Release date: Jul 6, 2021
• ISBN: 9781631954665

Jim Rafferty

Jim Rafferty is a marketing and communications consultant and Principal of JMRketing, LLC, in Baltimore, Maryland where he resides. A former radio announcer and program director, Jim now puts three decades of marketing experience to work helping businesses communicate better, writing in a conversational and entertaining style. He’s also a former Boy Scout leader, the story of which serves as the catalyst for Leader by Accident.

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